The 2018 NGWA Groundwater Fly-In and Water Resources Congressional Summit began today in Washington, D.C. Opening remarks included those made by NGWA CEO Terry S. Morse, CIC, pictured at left.

A total of 85 water professionals are in our nation’s capital for the two-day event. It will conclude with attendees meeting tomorrow with congressional representatives from their respective states to stress the value groundwater plays in sustaining the economy and securing drinking water for millions of Americans.

Today, attendees, 40 of which are from NGWA — including Chuck Job, manager of regulatory affairs, and Scott King, PG, P.Geo, LHG, president-elect, shown at right — as well as those from the Irrigation Association and the Water Quality Association, are sitting in on a series of presentations designed to provide perspective on what is happening in Washington.